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Solar Stik ATSC MS3 L0 Setup And Operation Manual (105 pages)

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Table of Contents
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GENERAL INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION, and THEORY of OPERATION Introduction to Hybrid Power Systems
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The Hybrid Power System Flexible Open Architecture
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Figure 1. MS3 L0 HPS
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The L0 Hybrid Power System
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Peak-Power Loads Defined
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ECU Soft-Starts
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Sequential Deployment
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L0 Hybrid Power Function Overview
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Important Safety Information and Instructions
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Safety Information Labels
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Fire Hazard
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Recommended Fire Extinguisher
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Electric Shock Hazard
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Grounding the System
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Figure 2. PRO-Verter Grounding Lug
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Environmental and Handling Precautions
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Water
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Impact
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Dust/Foreign Object Intrusion
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Heat
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Theory of Operation
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Models of Operation
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DC-Only/Inverter (Automatic Functions)
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Hybrid (Automatic Functions)
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Load Support (Automatic Functions)
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Peak Power Delivery (Manual Functions)
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UPS (Automatic Functions)
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The HPS Architecture, Function, and Operation
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Energy Storage-The Foundation of the HPS
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Minimum Battery Capacity Required for Optimal System Operation
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System Cycling
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Load Prioritization
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Real-Time Load Management
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Overload" Conditions
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Load Support (if Equipped)
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Lag Time and Surge Rates
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Figure 3. Hybrid Power System in Operation
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Scaling and Modifying the HPS
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PRO-Verter Stacking Example
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Figure 4. Example-Stacking PRO-Verters
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Power Hub Stacking Example
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Scaling Energy Storage Capacity Example
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Figure 5. Example-Stacking Power Hubs
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Figure 6. Connecting Li Expander Paks Using Inter-Connect Strips and Inter-Connect Cables
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Equipment Description
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The Inter-Connect System
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The Standard Inter-Connect Plug
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Figure 7. Inter-Connect Plug
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Color-Coded Connections
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Figure 8. System Connection Color Coding
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Trailer Inventory
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The Information Plate (I-Plate)
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Figure 9. System Setup Guide on the PRO-Verter I-Plate
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Figure 10. System Connection Diagram
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Operator Instructions
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A System Setup
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Inventory System Components
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Remove Solar Arrays, Power Hub, and 20' Inter-Connect Cable from Trailer
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Inventory 420W Expedition Solar Array-C Kit
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Figure 11. Solar Array Transport Case Contents Packed (Left) and Unpacked (Right)
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Identify Locations for System Components
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Component Shading and Working Radius
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Minimize Potential for Water and Dust Intrusion
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Figure 12. Working-Space Distance for the Solar Arrays, Power Hub, and the Trailer
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Connect System Components
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Connect PRO-Verter to Expander Paks
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Connect PRO-Verter to Generator
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Figure 14. PRO-Verter to Expander Pak Connections
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Figure 13. PRO-Verter to Generator Connections
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Connect PRO-Verter to Shelter Service Panel
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Connect / Assemble Solar Arrays
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Figure 15. PRO-Verter to Shelter Service Panel Connection
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Figure 16. Connect Negative and Positive Ends of the Cables as Shown
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Connect PV Arrays to Power Hub
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Connect PRO-Verter to Power Hub
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Figure 17. Solar Array to Power Hub Connections
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Figure 19. PRO-Verter to Power Hub Connection
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Figure 18. Power Hub Air Intake Port and Vent Filter
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Connect Remote Monitoring Kit to PC or LAN (RMK; Optional)
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Grounding the System
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Secure the Solar Arrays to the Ground
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Figure 20. RMK External Communication
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Figure 21. PRO-Verter Grounding Lug
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B System Activation
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Figure 22. Generator Control Panel
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Figure 23. PRO-Verter LCD Control Panel
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C System Initialization and Calibration
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Figure 24. Generator Status Leds
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D Order of Operations: Activation and Deactivation of the System
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L0 Isolation of Operations
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L0-Architecture Deactivation Sequence
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Steps to Power down the HPS
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E Tips to Keep the System Running Safely and Smoothly
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F L0 PRO-Verter Programming Menu Map
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FAVS Button Menus
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CTRL Button Menus
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METER Button Menus: Read-Only Displays
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METER Button Menus Continued
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SETUP Button Menus
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TECH Button Menus
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G Power Hub User Interface Menu Operation
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Figure 25. Back, Next, and Select Buttons
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H Monitoring the Charging Status on Power Hub
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Figure 26. Power Hub User Interface
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Table 1. Charge Status Indicator-LED Status
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I Power Hub User Interface Menu Windows
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J Hybrid System Bypass Mode
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Figure 27. Hybrid Power System Bypass Connection
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K System Breakdown and Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Table 2. List of Faults and Source(S) of Problem
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PRO-Verter: Quick Links to Statuses, Faults, and Resolutions
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Quick Links to PRO-Verter Status Messages
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Quick Links to Problems: Solutions and Explanations
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Quick Links to Other Troubleshooting Guides
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PRO-Verter Troubleshooting
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The User Interface LCD Screen
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Table 3. Troubleshooting the User Interface LCD Screen
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PRO-Verter Inverter-Mode Status Messages
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Inverting
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Inverter Standby
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No Inverter Comm
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Off
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Unknown Mode
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PRO-Verter Charger -Mode Status Messages
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Absorb Charging
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Bulk Charging
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Float Charging
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Charger Standby
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Charging
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Full Charge
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Silent
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Secondary Scrolling Status Messages
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Gen Warm-Up
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Gen Cool down
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PRO-Verter Charger Problems: Solutions and Explanations
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PRO-Verter Inverter Problems: Solutions and Explanations
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Clearing Faults
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AC Overload
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Breaker Tripped
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Dead Batt Charge
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FET Overload
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High Battery
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High Batt Temp
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High Volts AC
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Overcurrent
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Overtemp
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Stuck Relay
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Tfmr Overtemp
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Unknown Fault
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PRO-Verter Internal Fault Messages
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Internal Bridge
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Internal Charger
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Internal NTC
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Internal Relay
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PRO-Verter AGS Functional Tests
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PRO-Verter-To-Generator Communication Test
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Starting the Generator from the PRO-Verter User Interface
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AGS Start Statuses Table (Meter 04)
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Start VDC
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AGS Operational Statuses (Meter 04)
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AC in
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Gen Cooldown
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Gen Warm-Up
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Manual Run
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No Comm
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Off
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Quiet Time
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Ready
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Resolving AGS Operational Statuses
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No Comm
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Resolving AGS Faults Using the LCD User Interface
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Fault Gen Run
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Fault Test
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Fault VDC
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Fault Maxrn
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PRO-Verter Battery Monitoring (BMK) Circuit Operational Statuses
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BMK Ready
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Think'n
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Resolving BMK Faults Using the LCD User Interface
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Factory Fault
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Unknown Fault
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Power-Up Fault
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Fault History (Tech 04)
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04B AGS Faults
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PRO-Verter: Historical Data Collection
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Auto Generator Start/Stop (AGS) Data
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Gen Run Time
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AGS Temp
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Days Since Gen Run
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Days Since 100% SOC
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Battery Monitor (BMK) Data (Meter 05)
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BMK Status
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Battery SOC
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DC Volts-BMK
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DC Amps-BMK
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AH In/Out
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Reset AH out
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Total AH out
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Minimum VDC
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Maximum VDC
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Days Since 100% SOC
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Power Hub-Related Troubleshooting Power Hub will Not Power up
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Performance Issues, Causes and Solutions
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Table 4. Symptoms and Solutions for the most Common Power Hub Issues
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PV Array-Related Troubleshooting
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No Power from the PV Array
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Lower than Expected Voltage from the PV Array
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Li Expander Pak-Related Troubleshooting
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Expander Pak Circuit Breakers Tripping
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Figure 28. 24VDC Li Expander Pak 2400
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Table 5. Battery Status LED Color and Corresponding Condition
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Generator-Related Troubleshooting Testing the AGS Function
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Generator Having Difficulty Starting
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Generator will Not Start
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Generator Starts, then Shuts down When Load Is Transferred
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Generator Short-Cycles
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Generator Fails to Stop
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RMK-Related Troubleshooting
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RMK Status Indicator Light Not Illuminated When PRO-Verter Powers up
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Cannot Communicate with RMK
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Status Light Stays Orange after Inserting USB Drive
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Heat and System Derating
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Causes of Overheating
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Keep the System Cool
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Power Hub Overheating and Derating
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Power Hub Temperature Reports
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PRO-Verter Temperature Reports
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Figure 29. PRO-Verter Temperature Reports from the User Interface
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PRO-Verter High-Temp Generator Auto-Start
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Charger Mode: PRO-Verter High-Temp Protection
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS HPS Preventive Care and Maintenance
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Water Intrusion-Prevention and Remediation
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Locking Component Cases to Prevent Tampering
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Figure 30. Lock Securing the Lid of the Power Hub 2400
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SOC Disparity Among Expander Paks
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Restoring SOC Parity
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Method to Restore Expander Pak SOC Parity
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Maintaining SOC Parity
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Method to Maintain Expander Pak SOC Parity Using Gen 100% SOC
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Energy Storage Modules - Supplemental Information
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Life Expectancy of a Battery
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Terminal (End-Of-Life) Battery Performance
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Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
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24VDC Expander Pak 2400 PMCS
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Table 6. 24VDC Li Expander Pak 2400 PCMS
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24VDC PRO-Verter 5000-220 PMCS
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Figure 31. Fastener Locations on Vent Shroud (Upgraded/New Version)
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Figure 32. Removed Vent Shroud to Access the Louvered Vent Cover
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Table 7. 24VDC PRO-Verter 5000-120 PMCS
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Figure 33. Replacing PRO-Verter Filter (Left); Cleaning a PRO-Verter Filter (Right)
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24VDC Power Hub 2400 PMCS
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Clean Power Hub Air Intake Vent Filter
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Figure 34. Removing the Power Hub Air Intake Vent Filter for Cleaning
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Table 8. 24VDC Power Hub 2400 PMCS
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PAM 420W PV Array PMCS and Troubleshooting
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Table 9. PV Array PMCS
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Maximum Power (Vmp) and Open Circuit Voltages (Voc)
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Procedure to Measure PV Array V
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With a Power Hub 2400
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Navigating the User Interface Menus "View Charge Unit Status" Submenus
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Figure 35. View Charge Unit Status Submenu Navigation
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Procedure to Measure PAM V
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Procedure to Measure V
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Of a Single PAM Quarter Panel
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Figure 36. Procedure to Measure PAM Voc
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Figure 37. Procedure to Measure PAM Quarter Panel Voc
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About Solar Stik, Inc
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